How can I make my calves smaller?

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#1,471
Hi guys
I’m very happy to find out this topic. I am 1.6m and my calf is 42cm
:((. thanks you all for very useful comts
@ Jackkki, I am exciting to see Dr Park this December. I learn a lot from your post. if it ok then I would like to have your email. my email is [email protected]
Many thanks in advance
Anyone will go to OZ in late Dec for the operation ?
 
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#1,472
sua mui said:
Hi guys
I’m very happy to find out this topic. I am 1.6m and my calf is 42cm
:((. thanks you all for very useful comts
@ Jackkki, I am exciting to see Dr Park this December. I learn a lot from your post. if it ok then I would like to have your email. my email is [email protected]
Many thanks in advance
Anyone will go to OZ in late Dec for the operation ?
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I will. Have you already contacted Dr. Park?
 
#1,475
Are calf muscles genetic??
I have a feeling they are....I was very unfortunate and got my fathers horrible legs.
Ahhhh.... I would love to get the surgery but they amount of immobility after the surgery seems long!

Do they take out a vein in the surgery to do it or something?

and also if you get the surgery done, will the muscle come back?"
 
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babydoll14 said:
Are calf muscles genetic??
I have a feeling they are....I was very unfortunate and got my fathers horrible legs.
Ahhhh.... I would love to get the surgery but they amount of immobility after the surgery seems long!

Do they take out a vein in the surgery to do it or something?

and also if you get the surgery done, will the muscle come back?"
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Unfortunately, calf muscles are genetic :(
I haven't yet had the surgery myself, but I've done a bit of research. If I'm correct I think you can walk a few weeks after the surgery. It's running that might take some time. You won't be bed ridden or anything like that. I have flat feet and apparently lack muscle at the front of my shins making me overuse my calf muscle. I was afraid that because of this, if I had the surgery it would just grow back. Dr Park assured me that once its cut out, it cannot grow back. I hope he was telling me the truth and not just trying to get my money!
 
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teenagedirt said:
Hi,
The idea of wearing compression stocking is to reduce the swelling post op.
It doesnt help with hematoma which is a mild stage of bleeding within the muscle tissue.
I believe different body will react differently to the surgery. Therefore different degree of aspiration is needed. If you have hematoma in the legs, aspiration will help you to recover faster not compression stocking.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hematoma
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Oh okay, I see. I wonder if my GP in Australia would be able to aspirate for me? I really can't be away from work for too long :(
Teenagedirt, would I be able to email you with a few questions please?
 
#1,478
Hi, I really want to do the calf surgery. I am from Canada. I wanted to ask if there are any surgeons that would perform this type of surgery in America. I have emailed about this type of surgery to some of the Surgeons from the States. Apparently, they all advise me not to do so because this surgery is very dangerous. I really hope this surgery is a safe procedure. I've heard someone died from this surgery from a forum or something. I really want to know where you guys research about this type of surgery. I can't really find much information on google. Please help me out! thanks!
 
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ffxlulu said:
Hi, I really want to do the calf surgery. I am from Canada. I wanted to ask if there are any surgeons that would perform this type of surgery in America. I have emailed about this type of surgery to some of the Surgeons from the States. Apparently, they all advise me not to do so because this surgery is very dangerous. I really hope this surgery is a safe procedure. I've heard someone died from this surgery from a forum or something. I really want to know where you guys research about this type of surgery. I can't really find much information on google. Please help me out! thanks!
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Someone died?!! Where on earth did you get this information?! And why did they die??

You're scaring me!! :(
 
#1,480
Has anyone read about the new calf slimming procedures? Called selective high frequency rf technique. I read it on a website (jw website) but they block a nerve and it supposed to reduce about 80% of your calf muscle and there is no down time. Results are shown in 2-3 months.

My only question is... If you don't have use of 80% of your muscle can you still do sports? Like long distance running?
 
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jasmin.ng90 said:
Whoa that's interesting!! The info that I read on some Korean plastic surgery websites says that the surgeon will just remove some muscles on the calves but after recovery it should have no effects on moving and working out... I know that Botox is widely used for facial muslce (i.e. wrinkles) but is it really safe to use it on bigger areas like calves??
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Hi,

I have tried botox a few times on my calves before but i saw no difference. Either not enough botox was injected in cos calves muscles are very huge unlike facial etc n one would require alot of it OR maybe bcos i have lots of fats there besides bulky muscles.

Maybe if its mainly just muscles without the wobbly fats around, then perhaps it might work better??

For me, it didnt work and hence, i have been contemplating calf reduction surgery for a long time but im dreading the post-recovery period cos i need to be on the move for my job plus taking 2 weeks off from work to go for the surgery may be a problem.

Also im still undecided between Dr Jong n Dr Park due to the Removal of part of the Sol muscles (by Dr Jong).
 
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KangEst said:
Has anyone read about the new calf slimming procedures? Called selective high frequency rf technique. I read it on a website (jw website) but they block a nerve and it supposed to reduce about 80% of your calf muscle and there is no down time. Results are shown in 2-3 months.

My only question is... If you don't have use of 80% of your muscle can you still do sports? Like long distance running?
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Hi KangEst

If you read some earlier posts, there was a forummer who shared that she had gone for this high ablative frequency calf reduction technique before n i recall she said the results were not good n she does not recommend it.

And she also shared her experiences that she went for calf reduction surgery with Dr Park n she is very happy with it.

Hope this helps.

Cheers.
 
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ppoi said:
Hi teenagedirt

Sorry, it's my mistake. You've sent me picture to the correct e-mail but it went into my junk so i dint notice it. thanks a lot for the photos. my grandma is sick now so wont be able to come to the forum often hope you are doing fine.

@Jackkki : thank you for the advice, it does help me. this is going to be my 10th post and i'll be able to pm you now. will text you(: how is ur recovery ? hope it goes well and take care
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Hi ppoi

Sorry for late reply as i havent checked the forum for sometime.

Im from asia too and im interested in this surgery although just like you, im undecided between Dr Jong or Dr Park due to the removal of the sol muscles by Dr Jong. As it is, im already very worried about this surgery n the removal of part of the Sol muscles by Dr Jong makes me more concerned.

Btw when are you thinking of going for the surgery?

Does anyone also have any knowledge about the removal or non-removal of the Sol muscles? Cos understand Dr Park is strictly against removing any part of it while Dr Jong would remove part of it.
 
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babyangel11 said:
Hi ppoi

Sorry for late reply as i havent checked the forum for sometime.

Im from asia too and im interested in this surgery although just like you, im undecided between Dr Jong or Dr Park due to the removal of the sol muscles by Dr Jong. As it is, im already very worried about this surgery n the removal of part of the Sol muscles by Dr Jong makes me more concerned.

Btw when are you thinking of going for the surgery?

Does anyone also have any knowledge about the removal or non-removal of the Sol muscles? Cos understand Dr Park is strictly against removing any part of it while Dr Jong would remove part of it.
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I have emailed Dr. Jong before. This is what he said:

1)The surgery will affect your leg function in some ways, such as jumping. You may not jump as high as before-surgery. If you are active in exercise, the leg size will get a little bit thicker than patients who are not active. For example, women who are not active
have size of 32 cm after surgery. The size may be 33 cm in women who are active ( if they have same size of legs before surgery and exercise same size of leg muscles).
2) The shape of legs usually change dramatically after surgery, although I can not know the final size of legs accurately because the factor I mentioned above. I think this is the best way to reduce legs than nerve treatment or total exercise of leg muscles.
3) You can not walk well in first 1-2 weeks after surgery. Pain and swelling is usually noted in first 1-2 weeks then subside. I will give patients mild pain killer after surgery.
4) The cost of muscle treatment is New Taiwan Dollar 130000( around US 4500). It included medication , anesthesia fee and stay in clinic for two nights.
 
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